ABOUT THIS ALBUM

This 11-track CD features Montreal based jazz flutist Lisa Lorenzino and guitarist Carlos Jiménez along with bassist Fraser Hollins and percussionist Greg Ritchie in a Brazilian inspired format. Additional Brazilian percussion is supplied on three tracks by Aquiles Melo (O Ovo, Baião Blues and Mingus Samba).

The album starts off with along with an upbeat Baião by New York based flutist Dominique Gagné. Following this, half of the remaining tracks are in a duo format with Lisa and Carlos performing works by Gismonti, Guinga and Buarque. The other half of the album features the quartet on well known works by Jobim, Pascoal and Acevdo. The track list also introduces two original compositions by Lisa Lorenzino: a jazz waltz and a bossa nova.

This is the quartet's first album. Early reviews have been positive. Some note that album is a "bite-sized gem."

Others state "I listened and enjoyed the CD three times in a row, discovering each time a new and splendid sound!I am not an expert in Brazilian music or music critic, but I will place this CD in the top 10 of last year and already of the year to come. Bravo!"

Another listener comments: “I love the album. It is carefree and joyful music and you can tell the players all loved creating the album. Lisa is a superb flute player! Some the songs and improvs are exceptionally technical. BRAVO!!! I listened to it ALL DAY! Its totally up lifting. I’m sure every listener would have a totally different favourite song. Mine was O OVO.”